Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Altron goes live with AI Factory

Altron has successfully deployed what it believes to be South Africa's first operational AI Factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure including Nvidia accelerated computing and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. The platform delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure,...

Sports fans demand always-on engagement from teams

There is a growing demand among sports fans for always-on, personalised engagement with their favourite teams. A global study from Infobip shows that two-thirds (66%) of fans feel disconnected due to poor club communication, rising to 81% among those under 35. The...

Energy-efficient data centres could save EMEA €25bn

A new report commissioned by Nutanix from Atlantic Ventures – Improving Sustainability in Data Centres 2024 - reveals how next-generation data centre architectures including hybrid cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can significantly reduce energy...

Africa’s demand for energy to double by 2050

Due to a rise in population growth and increased economic activity across developing countries, energy demand in Africa is projected to increase two-fold by 2050, according to a ministerial panel at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas conference. Delivering a keynote...

EOH issues trading statement

EOH has issued a trading statement, anticipating that its financial results for the year ended 31 July 2024 are likely to differ by more than 20% from the prior year. The group continued its year-on-year performance with an improvement in headline loss per share...

Zero-day vulnerabilities behind half of dark web exploits

Between January 2023 and September 2024, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts identified 547 listings to buy and sell exploits targeting software vulnerabilities. These advertisements are posted on various dark web forums and shadow Telegram channels, with...

ACSA welcomes new routes, additional flights to SA

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) as announved new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports. On 11 October 2024, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International...

Maritzburg College tops JSE Investment Challenge for August

Alpha Q from Maritzburg College in KwaZulu-Natal was August’s winning school team in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. “Have a sleuth sense of research, but don’t overthink it. Sometimes one good trade can make a big difference,” is their...

Finalists for MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub announced

Following a rigorous judging process, MTN has whittled down 252 entries for its final Top 30 MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub entrepreneurs. Having already won R25 000 towards their businesses to be facilitated based on a business analysis process conducted by MTN, these...

Academy of Excellence aims to empowering young innovators

International gaming operator Sisal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has launched the Academy of Excellence in Pretoria, aiming to equip young South Africans with the vital skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving...

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Brand advertising must acknowledge Covid-19

As the Covid-19 lockdown continues, consumers are forced to navigate an evolving reality and the range of emotions that it creates. By Heather Tluczek, MD of InSites Consulting South Africa Brands need to remain agile in their response to these new and constantly...

Covid-19 relief may complicate provisional tax

The first period for provisional tax ends on 31 August. Provisional taxpayers must therefore have submitted their initial IRP6 return and settled any payments due by that date. "In addition, Covid-19 relief allowances make the calculation of estimated tax all the more...

Epson announces GOTS approval for UltraChrome DG inks

As consumers and brands become increasingly conscious of the origins of the clothing and fabrics they purchase, textile manufacturers need to be able to prove their eco credentials. Epson is pleased to confirm that its Ultrachrome DG inks and cotton pre-treatment...

Virtual learning for Rugby Africa

Rugby Africa has launched a series of virtual learning opportunities as part of a reset and readiness strategy for when rugby activities are safe and ready to resume. The webinar series started off to bridge the physical face-to-face training and education program...

Shifting consumer habits demand fresh focus on fighting fraud

Nearly every part of daily life has changed as the world continues to fight back against Covid-19. Bevan Smith, head of risk at Visa Sub-Saharan Africa Most observers agree that the increased focus on digital commerce by consumers and merchants will likely remain even...

The future of payments in Africa

By 2050 the population of Africa is expected to grow to 2 billion, while the rest of the world experiences flat or declining population curves. By Murray Gardiner, MD of Bluecode Africa Globally, about 1,7-billion adults (31% of adults) remain unbanked -- without an...

Old Mutual Insurance debuts UBI, a bot that rewards good driving

The Covid-19 lockdown has rapidly accelerated the relevance of user-based insurance. This is highlighting the creation of a bot called UBI, that could save Old Mutual Insure policyholders up to 30% on their motor vehicle premiums each month. UBI will allow...

Roboteur takes the tedium out of repetitive tasks

As computers become smarter they are going to take over many of the mundane tasks now performed by people. Robotic process automation (RPA) will do many jobs better and quicker than their human counterparts, releasing people to do the creative and innovative things...

New president and group CEO for MTN

MTN Group has announced that its current group chief financial officer Ralph Mupita has been appointed as the new group president and CEO from 1 September 2020. The current group CEO, Rob Shuter, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 31 August 2020 and...

Millions in unclaimed dividends in Vodacom’s BEE scheme

YeboYethu, the Vodacom group's black economic empowerment (BEE) scheme is sitting with more than R73-million in its bank accounts in unclaimed dividends belonging to over 12 000 shareholders. The administrators of the scheme have been unable to pay over the dividends...

Intermediate C#.Net Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an Intermediate Developer who has experience and proficiency withy C# and .Net.Responsibilities:Program in C#Work with Microsoft SQLUtilize JavaScript (experience with Angular, Vue, or React is a plus)Minimum Requirements:Honours...

.Net Core Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Core Developer to join our financial services client based in Johannesburg for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Front End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced Native JavaScript Developer to join team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and designing responsive, complex JavaScript-based UIs using the Lightning framework. Key Requirements BSc...

Scrum Master Agile at Neem Digital

Functional Area: Agile Project Management Role:- Scrum Master Seniority: Mid Job Title: Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Location:- Remote Neem isseeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within the Neem Digital stream. This role will foster Agile...

SAP Basis Consultant

Opportunity for a SAP Basis Consultant with 7-10 years experience working in SAP Basis and at least 5 years in a client facing role. You would need:SAP certified Netweaver 7.4 or higher (essential)Advantageous:SAP certified Netweaver 7.xSAP HANA 2.0 Implementation...

Snr Software Developer & Team Lead (EE) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:TRANSLATE software requirements into concise and robust programming code as your coding expertise and strong leadership are sought to fill the role of a Snr Software Developer & Team Lead, joining the Joburg team of a dynamic Internet Service &...

Scrum Master Agile at Neem Digital – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Functional Area: Agile Project Management Role:- Scrum Master Seniority: Mid Job Title: Scrum Master - Agile Delivery Location:- Remote Neem isseeking an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile delivery within the Neem Digital stream. This role will foster Agile...

SAP Basis Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Opportunity for a SAP Basis Consultant with 7-10 years experience working in SAP Basis and at least 5 years in a client facing role. You would need:SAP certified Netweaver 7.4 or higher (essential)Advantageous:SAP certified Netweaver 7.xSAP HANA 2.0 Implementation...

Snr Software Developer & Team Lead (EE) (JHB) – Gauteng Midrand

ENVIRONMENT:TRANSLATE software requirements into concise and robust programming code as your coding expertise and strong leadership are sought to fill the role of a Snr Software Developer & Team Lead, joining the Joburg team of a dynamic Internet Service &...

Senior C Programmer

Our Client is a product-led technology company whose solutions have a valuable and positive impact on society. This company enables safety driven mobility solutions and they are in search of a skilled Senior C Programmer with Linux programming experience for...

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